Tuesday October 21st Asia The land South Asia India Pakistan Bangladesh Himalayan Mountains to the north Southeast Asia Vietnam Cambodia and Lao Mostly jungles very humid volcanoes along the Ring of Fire volcanoes most active East Asia Japan China Korea deserts to the north Gobi the south is green The Climate Monsoons moisture from the oceans moves inland Chief feature of Asia s climate Cause by the Trade Winds India eternal snows to the north Himalayan Mountains Monsoon toward the end of May Thailand tropical climate with three seasons hot rainy and cool Rainy season from July October China extremes are characteristic Cold winters to the north The southeast is pleasantly warm and tropical Japan climate similar to eastern U S same latitude Seasonal monsoons bring cold air and heavy snow in winter Summers are hot and humid People India world s largest democracy The second most popular country 700 languages 80 of the population is Hindus 12 Muslim the other mostly Christian Buddhists The Cities Delhi CAPITAL Filled with ancient sites and monuments Divided in two new and old The new was built by the British Colonial Administration in 1931 It is modern The old Delhi is a walled Muslim city built in the 1600 s Agra The most popular sightseeing destinations Site of the Taj Mahan Palace Built by the Emperor Shah Japan to house the body of his wife Jaipur The Pink City The city was painted pink to welcome the Prince of Wales in 1876 Mumbai Bombay largest city Bollywood Chennai Madras a tropical city Outsourcing has generated Kolkata Calcutta Port of trade Crowded city with many Varanasi Benares religious center Compared to Rome Kashmir disputed territory India controls 2 3 of the area many new jobs people living in slums Jerusalem and Mecca Predominately Muslim Goa Portuguese colonized the area Brought their lifestyle and religion It has developed into a resort with beautiful beaches Wildlife Tours many national parks However animals in India are not like in Africa In India they are solitary tiger and the Asiatan Thailand and Singapore Thailand was never part of any European colonial empire There are many resorts south of the capital Bangkok Mostly beach resorts Pattaya known as the Thai Riviera Chao Phraya Cruises on the Chao Phraya River Similar to Egypt s Nile About the size of France located on the Malay peninsula Bangkok capital and largest city Westernized crowded The grand palace is a major landmark Houses the Emerald Buddha Chiang ma second largest city Place to escape from humidity Region of ancient temples Thailand Singapore Enjoys one of the worlds largest highest standard of living A modern metropolis and world financial center An important trading post since 12th century Great port facilities the best in Southeast Asia Review Questions 1 Why is it called Bollywood and why is it important to India s economy Location Mumbai Bollywood Largest city Called Bollywood because it is known for Indian film industry Importance The city grew in importance after Suez Canal was opened in 1869 and Mumbai became India s port entry 2 What controls the climate in Asia Monsoons can cause both wet and dry seasons 3 It is the world s largest democracy why India there are over 600 million people aka 600 voters which is why it is so important and why it is the largest democracy 4 What is the different between Delhi and New Delhi New Delhi built to serve the British colonial administration and provide comfortable living quarters for the rulers New Delhi is a city of skyscrapers gleaming domes and Victorian houses Old Delhi is a walled Muslim city built around Red Fort Streets are narrow and bustling 5 India s major religion Hindu covering 80 6 What is Kashmir political importance Kashmir is a Muslim majority state So one might simplistically argue that India should vacate the place and give it away to Pakistan But it is not so simple 7 List countries in South Asia South East Asia East Asia South Asia 1 India 2 Pakistan 3 Bangladesh 4 Sri Lanka 5 Bhutan 6 Nepal 7 Afghanistan 8 Himalaya South East Asia 1 Bay of Bengal 2 South China Sea 3 Cambodia 4 Laos 5 Vietnam 6 Myanmar 7 Thailand 8 Malaysia 9 Singapore 10 Brunei 11 Indonesia 12 Philippines East Asia 1 China 2 Japan 3 South Korea 4 North Korea 5 Taiwan 6 Taiwan 7 Mongolia 8 Why is Singapore so important what makes it important The main island the government s center Important trading post as far back as the 12th century Early in the 19th century Sir Stamford an official of the East Indian Company catapulted the city into prominence as a port for ships sailing between Asia and Europe 9 Described capital of Thyland Bangkok capital and largest city Westernized crowded The grand palace is a major landmark Houses the Emerald Buddha 10 The Pink City Jaipur The Pink City The city was painted pink to welcome the Prince of Wales in 1876
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